Decent overview on Ground Zeroes
Includes a ton of information detailing the backstory and what happened in peacewalker. I'm definitely getting this but it seems like there is a lot of changes I'll have to adjust to. Probably won't get it for a while though since I want to play peacewalker first.

Decent overview on Ground Zeroes
Includes a ton of information detailing the backstory and what happened in peacewalker. I'm definitely getting this but it seems like there is a lot of changes I'll have to adjust to. Probably won't get it for a while though since I want to play peacewalker first.

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lol at the title.
So getting this tomorrow. PS3 version will have to do for now, but I don't care.

Decent overview on Ground Zeroes
Includes a ton of information detailing the backstory and what happened in peacewalker. I'm definitely getting this but it seems like there is a lot of changes I'll have to adjust to. Probably won't get it for a while though since I want to play peacewalker first.

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lol at the title.
So getting this tomorrow. PS3 version will have to do for now, but I don't care.

Decent overview on Ground Zeroes
Includes a ton of information detailing the backstory and what happened in peacewalker. I'm definitely getting this but it seems like there is a lot of changes I'll have to adjust to. Probably won't get it for a while though since I want to play peacewalker first.

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lol at the title.
So getting this tomorrow. PS3 version will have to do for now, but I don't care.

lol at the title.
So getting this tomorrow. PS3 version will have to do for now, but I don't care.

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Isn't the PS4 greatness worth the ten extra bucks?

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It would be if I had a PS4.

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That makes so much sense to me now haha, thought it was odd how you previously mentioned you were getting it for ps3 due to finances. I thought you were saying that you didn't have enough money to get the ps4 version, now I see you were referring to actually buying a ps4?

That makes so much sense to me now haha, thought it was odd how you previously mentioned you were getting it for ps3 due to finances. I thought you were saying that you didn't have enough money to get the ps4 version, now I see you were referring to actually buying a ps4?

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Yeah, I have enough money to buy Ground Zeroes and Dark Souls II, but not enough to get a PS4 yet. I need to look for a job once this semester gives me time to do so.

Yea I have, and can run, the Neptunia app o my Android, but I guess that Cafe one is just too advanced. I'd upgrade, but while the app is really interesting, it's not enough to make me drop money on a new phone. Oh well.

The game is indeed short. The main story mission I completed in an hour and thirty minutes, and a lot of that was spent exploring an rescuing optional POWs. However, the good news:

The game itself is excellent. The controls are different and take a little getting used to, but I actually think they are streamlined for the best. Everything feels great.

The stealth itself is extremely fun. Lots of ways to complete your objective, and the new moves Snake has really help. It's a blast to sneak around Camp Omega, and since the enemies are far more intelligent and can spot you from much further away now, you better be good at staying out of sight.

The story, while minimal, is extremely well done. It's just a set-up to The Phantom Pain, for sure, but it was a great transition from Peace Walker to the dark MGSV, and some parts were so disturbing and brutal I actually felt disgusted. We only get a glimpse of the new villain, but holy SHIT does he leave an impression. Can't wait to see more of him in The Phantom Pain.

As for the new voice of Snake, Kiefer Sutherland does a remarkably good job. It's jarring at first to hear more subdued tones come out of Snake's gravely throat, but it works well, and I can see why he was picked.

The graphics are incredible, even if some textures on the PS3 version look muddy (I assume the same goes for the 360 version as well). If you have a PS4, I'd definitely recommend the extra $10 to experience it in all its glory. The PS4 version is the best looking game I have ever seen.

Now, some criticisms.

The side missions are fun, but they only have limited appeal. I played through each about 3 times before I started to tire of them.

The main mission is good for significantly longer, simply because of the story and how the Camp is more interesting at night in the rain than the day at high noon, but I don't see myself popping it in a whole bunch. It's prelude status is horrendously obvious.

Since I haven't played the PS4 version, I don't know if it has this problem, but there were some occasions when I noticed Snake sometimes clip slightly into larger rocks when crawling by them.

The game really is short, and the story was pretty much completely spoiled in trailers, which leads me to believe it was never intended to be released like this, and was just meant to be the first part of The Phantom Pain.

Overall, I'd give the game an 8. If you aren't a huge Metal Gear Solid fan, I wouldn't recommend it at retail price of $30. Download it for the PS3 for $20 if you want to try it out, you are getting the same experience, just not quite as good looking. If you are a fan of Metal Gear Solid, definitely download it or buy it for PS4. If you still aren't sure, check it out on Youtube or something. Just make sure to look up all the audio tapes as well to get the full story. I would recommend checking it out though. I've spent $20 on far, far worse. It's great fun.

Little short on cash at the moment so I might get the psn version then.

Is the entire motherbase management game in there from peacewalker?
Just wondering, I loved capturing dudes upgrading stuff in the RnD and sending your dudes out on missions.

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Unfortunately no. However, there are POWs to be rescued, and they will show up in Outer Heaven in The Phantom Pain. The story takes place over a very small length of time in universe as well as in game.